Mounting the Unbottle

Easy on and off is the key to making the Camelback Unbottle a really useful tool. Here's how I do it on a Ryan Vanguard or a Longbikes Slipstream. This approach should work on any bike with accessible seat stays.
I just add three sturdy but short bungee cords to provide shock mounting. Be sure the [...]

The Best Water Bottle

The best water bottle for a recumbent may be the 100 Oz. Camelback Unbottle.
I like the way it easily mounts on the back of the seat with no extra straps or pockets that really aren't usable and just get in the way.
It holds a 100 Oz., plenty until your next stop. Plus it is nicely [...]

My Riding Sandal

There is an updated version of this post at Riding Sandals Update.
My favorite riding sandals are Columbia Surf Tide Sandals. They are waterproof, comfortable, and inexpensive. They also have a narrower profile that fits better in my PowerGrips.
For me there is also another consideration, many sandals have a toe grip on the insole. The toe [...]

Shimano SPD Sandals - Unfortunately No

These are great looking sandals, nicely made and highly recommended by Sheldon Brown at Harris Cyclery. But they just don’t work on my hobbit feet. The toe ridge on the insole hits the bones of my feet instead of falling under the toes and produces a terrific pain after just a few miles.

Jump Stop

I was surprised to learn that almost evey professional racing bike has a Dog Fang. Well what is a Dog Fang? It is a little piece mounted on the down stay by the smallest chain ring that prevents the chain from jumping off to the inside of the chain ring.
Well, if racers use them why [...]

Gillette Fusion Razor

I know razors aren't what you are expecting on a bicycling site. But I love this razor. I was very skeptical, but yes more blades do mean a better shave.
Buy one and try it. You'll be impressed. I'm buying a second for long tours this summer.

Favorite Bicycling Cap

I think I may have discovered the best cycling cap available. For most of you a helmet is enough but for those of us who need sun protection in a vented helmet the right cap is important.
The Headsweats Race Cap has everything I've been looking for in a under helmet cap. It has a soft [...]

Hot Buys

Hind Munich Pants Item Number: 04788 at Campmor.com. $29 usually $60 These are great bicycling pants. I wear for cool days, rain pants, and off bike pants on long trips. Very flexible and very comfortable also available in both Men's and Women's versions.
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Canari Spectrum Bike Glove (For Unisex) Item Number: 52101 at Campmor.com [...]

Mud Season is Here

March 21, 2006
I am back at Bear Brook State Park. This time I have the map and I am feeling like a lot more adventureous.
The weather is a lot warmers and the sun is out (44 versus 28 on Sunday), it is about 2:30 PM. I've been working in the morning. It is [...]

Mud Season Training

March 19, 2006
It has been a long winter in New Hampshire and it is time for me to start training for the 1000 mile bike ride I am planning to take in June. The weather is colder than normal for this time of year (mid to upper 20's during the day) and as always windy [...]